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From TEDx and Princeton University to the UN and global interfaith forums, documentaries, podcasts, and nightly satsangs on the banks of the Ganga, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati shares timeless wisdom for modern life. Explore a curated collection of talks, interviews, guided meditations, and films on spirituality, psychology, leadership, conscious living, and inner transformation.
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Keynote Talks
Earth Day in Times Square
2026
Conscious Living for a Shared Future, On Earth Day in New York’s Times Square, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati delivered a keynote calling for a shift from the illusion of separation to the reality of our profound interconnectedness. Drawing on ancient Vedantic wisdom, she explored how today’s environmental, social, and mental health crises are rooted in a deeper “consciousness shortage,” inviting audiences to embrace conscious living through the choices they make each day. Blending spirituality with practical action, she offered a compelling vision of environmental stewardship grounded in compassion, sustainability, and our shared responsibility for the planet.
TEDx
2017
In this TEDx talk, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati shares her journey from a life of external success—growing up in Hollywood and studying at Stanford—to a profound spiritual awakening on the banks of the Ganga. Reflecting on what she left behind and what she discovered, she offers simple yet powerful insights into finding lasting peace, purpose, and fulfillment beyond conventional definitions of success.
Princeton University: “The Power of Spirituality”
2025
At Princeton University, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati joins Swami Sarvapriyananda for a profound dialogue on the role of spirituality in addressing today’s global and inner crises. Reflecting on the rising challenges of mental health, disconnection, and meaning, she explores how true transformation begins within—through a shift in awareness that reconnects us to our deeper nature and reveals spirituality not as escape, but as a powerful force for healing and change.
Stanford University, Accelerate Peace Conference
2019
At Stanford University’s Accelerate Peace Conference, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati explored the profound connections between women’s empowerment, environmental stewardship, and lasting peace. Blending ancient wisdom with practical action, she called on global leaders and people of faith to transcend division, embrace our shared humanity, and work together for a more just and sustainable world.
Science & Spirituality
Synapse Conclave
2026
At Synapse Conclave, a leading global conference on science, technology, and consciousness, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati explores the nature of awareness, identity, and the illusion of separation through the lens of Vedantic wisdom. Bridging neuroscience and spirituality, she explains how the brain functions as an instrument of consciousness—not its source—and emphasizes that realizing our inherent oneness is not only a path to personal freedom, but a social responsibility in a world facing division and crisis.
Self Over Situation with Dr. Bruce Lipton
2017
In this powerful dialogue, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati joins renowned cell biologist Dr. Bruce Lipton to explore the profound relationship between consciousness, beliefs, and human flourishing. Bridging modern science with timeless spiritual wisdom, they discuss how mindfulness, self-awareness, and transforming subconscious conditioning empower us to move beyond limiting patterns and create lives rooted in peace, health, and lasting happiness.
Global Leadership & Interfaith
G20 Interfaith Forum
2024
At the G20 Interfaith Forum, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati explores the essential role of faith in addressing today’s most pressing global challenges, from environmental stewardship and food security to poverty, peace, and sustainable development. Drawing on the Hindu principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—”the world is one family”—she calls for a more conscious way of living, showing how spiritual values can inspire compassionate leadership, shape public policy, and create a more just and sustainable future for all.
G20 Interfaith Forum: Towards an Equitable World of Promise and Opportunity
2024
At the opening plenary of the G20 Interfaith Forum in Brazil, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati joins distinguished religious leaders from around the world—alongside keynote speaker Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and Chair of The Elders—to explore how faith can help shape a more equitable, peaceful, and sustainable future. Speaking from the Hindu tradition, she reflects on our shared humanity and the responsibility of spiritual leadership to foster compassion, cooperation, and ethical action in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges.
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Global Forum
2022
The Role of Religious Leaders in Promoting Peace, Coexistence and Social Harmony, At the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Global Forum in Morocco, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati joins religious leaders from around the world to explore how faith can build peace in an increasingly polarized world. Drawing on the Vedic teaching that “Truth is One,” she calls for an expanded vision of peace—one that includes access to clean water, food, sanitation, and dignity for all—while urging leaders to replace fear and division with fierce love, shared humanity, and compassionate action.
Cohesive and Connected Societies Conference
2022
How Faith Can Bridge Divides, At Singapore’s Cohesive and Connected Societies conference, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati explores how faith can move beyond division to become a force for peace, resilience, and social harmony. Drawing on the Vedic principle of oneness, she highlights how interfaith collaboration on shared challenges—including clean water, climate change, gender equality, and youth engagement—can dissolve polarization, build lasting relationships, and strengthen communities before conflict takes root.
2018
Sadhviji was invited as a featured speaker at the plenary session on safeguarding sacred sites, held as part of the 10th UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Global Forum in Cascais, Portugal (November 2024). She shared the stage with H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, alongside political leaders, international and regional dignitaries, and interfaith leaders from around the world.
Her participation reflects her ongoing engagement with global interfaith dialogue on peace, cultural understanding and the protection of the world’s sacred and religious spaces.
Parliament of the World’s Religions
2018
Faith for the Earth. At the Parliament of the World’s Religions, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati joins an esteemed panel of global faith leaders to explore how the world’s spiritual traditions can inspire practical action on climate change and environmental protection. Drawing on the principles of ahimsa (nonviolence), conscious living, and interconnectedness, she highlights how our everyday choices—from the food we eat to the resources we consume—can become powerful expressions of compassion for all life and a pathway toward a more sustainable future.
Literature & Ideas
KTLA Weekend Morning News
2025
Vedic Monk Shares Tips to Ground Yourself, In this live interview surrounding the release of Come Home to Yourself, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati shares practical tools for finding calm and stability in times of stress and uncertainty. Drawing on both psychology and timeless spiritual wisdom, she explores how true grounding comes not from controlling external circumstances, but from reconnecting with the deeper awareness, peace, and wholeness that already exist within us.
Jaipur Literature Festival
2024
At the Jaipur Literature Festival, one of the world’s foremost literary gatherings, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati reflects on her bestselling memoir Hollywood to the Himalayas and the extraordinary journey that led her from Stanford University to a life of spiritual service in the Himalayas. In conversation with Puneeta Roy, she explores healing, purpose, and the transformative power of awakening, sharing how ancient wisdom can help us navigate the challenges of modern life with greater peace, authenticity, and compassion.
The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes
2022
In this wide-ranging conversation with Lewis Howes inspired by Hollywood to the Himalayas, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati shares her personal journey from childhood trauma and eating disorders to lasting freedom and inner peace. She explores why so many people struggle with feelings of “not enough,” how to break destructive patterns, the difference between managing suffering and truly healing, and the transformative power of meditation, forgiveness, and spiritual practice. The conversation also offers a deeply personal look at her path to India, her relationship with her guru, and the universal message at the heart of her memoir: that freedom comes not from changing who we are, but from remembering who we have always been.
Spiritual Conversations
Take Back Your Mind with Michael Bernard Beckwith
2025
Coming Home to Yourself: The Real Path to Lasting Joy, In this heartfelt conversation, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati joins renowned spiritual teacher Michael Bernard Beckwith to explore the path from suffering to lasting joy. Together they discuss healing childhood trauma, the freedom of forgiveness, the power of witnessing the mind, and the deeper meaning of surrender, revealing how coming home to our true nature naturally leads to love, purpose, and selfless service.
Align Podcast: Finding God Outside of Religion
2021
Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati explores the difference between religion and spirituality, sharing how a journey to India became a profound awakening to the Divine within. She discusses healing from trauma, cultivating a direct relationship with God beyond dogma, and offers practical guidance for finding freedom, purpose, and inner peace in the midst of modern life.
Live with Prince EA: Truth & Freedom
2021
In this inspiring conversation, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati joins Prince EA to explore the timeless question of who we truly are beyond the body, the mind, and the stories we tell ourselves. Blending ancient Vedantic wisdom with practical guidance, they discuss spiritual awakening, the practice of neti, neti (“not this, not this”), the deeper meaning of yoga, and how learning to listen to our inner wisdom leads to lasting freedom, purpose, and peace.
Princeton University: “Walking the Path: Hindu and Christian Perspectives”
2021
In dialogue with Professor Elaine Pagels, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati reflects on the shared questions at the heart of spiritual traditions, exploring faith, purpose, and the meaning of the inner journey. Their conversation highlights how diverse paths ultimately point toward the same deeper truth of connection, transformation, and awakening.
Yoga, Meditation & Satsangs
Live Satsang at Parmarth Niketan
2026
What Is True Success? Join Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati for one of her nightly satsangs at Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the banks of the sacred Ganga in Rishikesh, India. Through timeless Vedantic wisdom, heartfelt stories, and practical guidance, she responds to life’s deepest questions, helping seekers discover greater peace, freedom, and joy. In this satsang, Sadhviji challenges conventional ideas of success, inviting us to look beyond achievement, approval, and external validation. She explores how true fulfillment arises not from becoming more, but from remembering who we truly are—and living a life rooted in purpose, freedom, and inner joy.
Live at Sivananda Ashram Bahamas
2025
From Striving to Surrender, In this inspiring live satsang at the Sivananda Ashram Bahamas, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati explores the difference between worldly success and true fulfillment, drawing on Vedantic wisdom, modern psychology, and practical spiritual teachings. Through stories, guided reflection, and the timeless principles of surrender, service, and self-discovery, she offers a roadmap for releasing fear, healing the past, and coming home to the peace that already lives within.
Meditation on Love
2024
In this heart-centered guided meditation, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati invites you to reconnect with the limitless love that is your true nature. Through a simple yet profound practice, she gently guides you beyond stress, fear, and separation into an experience of inner peace, compassion, and the radiant presence of the Divine within.
United Nations: International Day of Yoga
2017
At the United Nations’ International Day of Yoga celebration in New York, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati joins leading yoga masters from around the world to share the deeper purpose of yoga as a path to inner peace, self-realization, and global harmony. Moving beyond physical postures, she highlights yoga as a way of living—one that cultivates compassion, balance, and a deeper connection with ourselves, each other, and the world.
Films & Documentaries
Hollywood to the Holy Woods
2013
This feature film traces Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati’s journey from her early life in Los Angeles to her transformative awakening on the banks of the Ganga in India. Through a deeply personal and visual narrative, the film explores the spiritual significance of the river as a source of purification, connection, and unconditional giving—revealing a path from external identity to inner purpose.
Travel Channel’s “Soul Seeker”
2013
This segment from Soul Seeker offers an immersive look into life at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, where Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati shares the deeper meaning of yoga beyond physical practice. Through daily rituals, meditation, and the sacred Ganga Aarti, the program reveals yoga as a path to inner peace, connection, and transformation.
Kailash Manasrovar Secret and Mysteries
2013
This documentary explores the sacred journey of Kailash Mansarovar, delving into its spiritual, cultural, and mysterious dimensions through the voices of seekers, saints, and global perspectives, including an interview with Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati. Blending profound spiritual insight with the awe-inspiring landscape, the film invites viewers to experience the pilgrimage inward—toward transformation, self-realization, and a deeper connection with the Divine.
Transcendence 2
2020
In the sequel to the acclaimed documentary series Transcendence, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati joins leading voices in health, spirituality, and personal transformation to explore how we can find meaning, healing, and resilience during times of uncertainty. Reflecting on the epidemic of disconnection at the heart of so much human suffering, Sadhviji shares how reconnecting with ourselves, each other, and the Divine offers a pathway from pain to wholeness.
PGS – Personal Guidance System
2017
In the documentary PGS – Personal Guidance System, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati joins leading voices from science, religion, and spirituality to explore the nature of intuition and inner guidance. Through reflections on consciousness, awareness, and the wisdom that lies beyond the thinking mind, she offers a Vedantic perspective on how reconnecting with our deepest Self allows us to navigate life with greater clarity, purpose, and trust.
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